Pharmacist, Bureau of Public Health Clinics

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a City Health System Pharmacist to oversee medication management and ensure compliance with regulations. This role involves collaborating with a dedicated team to provide essential health services to underserved communities. As part of a mission-driven organization, you will contribute to public health initiatives, ensuring that all New Yorkers have access to the medication they need. With unmatched benefits, including loan forgiveness programs and a supportive work environment, this is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in public health.

Benefits

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Premium-Free Health Insurance

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Work From Home Policy

Worksite Wellness Program

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid NY State license to practice pharmacy.
• Two years of post-licensure experience or completion of a post-graduate residency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medication management system in BPHC clinics.
• Provide guidance on medication use process and budgeting.
• Ensure compliance with 340B Drug Pricing Program.

Skills

Medication Management

Pharmacy Compliance

Inventory Control

Team Collaboration

Budgeting

Education

Valid NYS Pharmacist License

Post-graduate Specialty Residency

Pharmacy Board Certification

Job description

The Division of Disease Control's mission is to safeguard the health of New Yorkers through identification, surveillance, treatment, control, and prevention of infectious diseases, which is achieved through varied and interrelated endeavors of its seven Bureaus. The Bureau of Public Health Clinics (BPHC) mission is to promote a healthy community by providing New Yorkers with the resources needed to make informed and empowered health decisions; identify and treat tuberculosis and provide immunization and sexual health services regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. BPHC provides direct clinic services to people seeking health care; monitors disease trends; provides education and training to service providers and community groups; conducts research; and develops policies and programs to deliver high quality clinical care which best serve New Yorkers. The Bureau of Public Health Clinics seeks to hire a City Health System Pharmacist. This position will report to the Director of Pharmacy and provide oversight to dispense medication to serve uninsured and underinsured New Yorkers for STI, HIV and TB services.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
- Oversee medication management system in BPHC clinics to ensure continued regulatory and accreditation compliance with national, state, and local regulations.
- Work as part of Bureau of Public Health Clinics Pharmacy team to ensure 340B Drug Pricing Program compliance in BPHC covered entity clinics and assist in establishing and maintaining mechanisms to protect the integrity of organizational 340B program.
- Provide guidance on the medication use process including responsibility for budgeting and purchases of medication supplies.
- Assist in developing and maintaining inventory control system for pharmaceutical supplies and auditing the clinics to ensure continued regulatory and accreditation compliance with national, state, and local regulations.
- Establish and maintain strict control and accountability for all medications including vaccines stored in the clinics and dispensed to the patients.
- Direct duties of Pharmacy Technicians and conduct article 28 Pharmacy Inspections.
- Ensure proper medication storage requirements and, where applicable, assist with physical inventory, restocking, organizing and rotating medication stock as well expired medication processing.
- Collaborate with other clinic disciplines in investigating inventory discrepancies and developing corrective actions where applicable.

Preferred Skills:
- Familiar with the 340B regulations.
- Have a valid NYS Pharmacist License.

Why you should work for us:

- Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
- Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
- Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
- Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [e-mail] or 347-396-6549.

CITY HEALTH SYSTEM PHARMACIST - 52897

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a valid NY State license to practice pharmacy.

For Assignment to Level II
In addition to meeting the qualification requirements of Assignment Level I, employees must have the following:
1. Two (2) years of post-licensure experience; or
2. Completion of a post-graduate specialty residency or fellowship program; or
3. Current Pharmacy Board Certification.

For Assignment to Level III
In addition to meeting the qualification requirements of the lower levels, one (1) additional
year of post-licensure supervisory experience or specialty clinical experience

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this title.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.